AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWChyavanprash may be compared to a spicy version of elderberry syrup in western herbalism. It is traditionally used for colds, flus, asthma, allergies, chest congestion, cough, fatigue, general debility.
Amalaki is a rich source of antioxidants. It is an excellent rejuvenative (rasayana) that nourishes and strengthens the body, providing energy and vitality. To the above are added spicy and aromatic ingredients. The spices and aromatic ingredients in chyawanprash improve circulation, dilate blood vessels, improve digestion, and tonify the nerves. Altogether, the formula is sweet, sour, and spicy with a hint of astringency. Chyvanprash is frequently given to children. In a small daily dose (1 or 2 teaspoons), it makes for a tasty and very healthful treat. Chyvanprash also includes strengthening herbs like gokshura and ashwagandha. Finally, it contains cleansing ingredients like triphala and punarnava. Triphala is a laxative. Punarnava is a diuretic and also strengthens the heart. Effect on DoshasAlthough it may be used in all body types. It is ideal for low immunity in cold, weak, underweight Vata individuals. The spices and sourness may aggravate Pitta. While the sweetness can aggravate Kapha.ContraindicationsAs the sweet ingredients aggravate dampness, avoid in high kapha and thick coating on the tongue. Chyavanprash may be too heating during hot weather. Avoid in diarrhea. Do not use when taking blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines.Full list of IngredientsJaggery (unrefined cane sugar), Honey, Ghee, Amalaki, Cardamom seed, Ashwagandha root, Pippali, Vasaka (Malabar Nut Tree leaf), Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan), Punarnava (Boerhavia root), Kantakari, Gokshura (Tribulus fruit), Vidari Kanda, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Galanga root, Shatavari root, Musta (Cyperus rotundas), Bilva.It is also spelled Chyvanprash, Chyawanprash, and Chywanprash. SUGGESTED USEMetabolic Nature of Chyavanprash Nutritive JamMETABOLIC NATUREMetabolic Nature
Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick.
Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
EASY ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTICEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTICHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.OILY ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTICIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTICClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.TASTESThe 6 Tastes
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
PUNGENT ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTICPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.SOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTICSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.SWEET ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTICSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.DOSHASThe Three Doshas / Body Types
Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies. Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm. Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions. The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being. Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies. PACIFIES  AGGRAVATES   GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTSThe Four Temperaments / Humors
Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia.
They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature.
Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
PACIFIES MELANCHOLIC ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTICCold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.AGGRAVATES CHOLERIC ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTICHas a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritate and heat up the body and liver.PHLEGMATIC ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTICWet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.SANGUINE ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTICHot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.OtherAffinity: ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativSTOOL-SOFTENERSoftens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.INTERNAL-DETOXICANTLiquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.IMMUNE-STIMULANTStimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Foods with a Similar Nature to Chyavanprash Nutritive JamMustard Mustard has these Actions in CommonCardiac-tonic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Promotes-virilityBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Stool-softener, Alterative, General-laxative, Stimulant-laxativeMustard Powder Mustard Powder has these Actions in CommonCardiac-tonic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Promotes-virilityHoney Honey has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Nutritive, Tonic, General-laxative, Promotes-virility, Antitussive, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energyGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonTonic, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Alterative, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Anti-inflammatory, NutritiveLemon Lemon has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Antitussive, Expectorant, Stool-softener, Carminative, General-laxativeMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Promotes-virility, Cardiac-tonic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Internal-detoxicantFlower / Bee Pollen Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in CommonTonic, Immune-stimulant, Promotes-virility, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, NutritiveGhee Ghee has these Actions in CommonInternal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Muscle-tonic, Stool-softener, General-laxative, Nutritive, TonicSesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonTonic, General-laxative, Promotes-virility, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, NutritiveTahini Tahini has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Promotes-virility, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, TonicHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Chyavanprash Nutritive JamAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Cardiac-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Stool-softener, Digestive, Tonic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, AdaptogenBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Expectorant, Adaptogen, General-laxative, Adrenal-tonic, Internal-detoxicantBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Expectorant, Adaptogen, General-laxative, Adrenal-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energyBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Adaptogen, General-laxative, Adrenal-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, DigestiveBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Expectorant, Adaptogen, General-laxative, Adrenal-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Promotes-virilityEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Muscle-tonic, Adrenal-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Internal-detoxicantPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Promotes-virility, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicantLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonImmune-stimulant, Adaptogen, Nutritive, Adrenal-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Carminative, ExpectorantLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Adaptogen, Nutritive, Adrenal-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, AntitussiveDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Adaptogen, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, CarminativeResearch: Impact of Chyavanprash Nutritive JamTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your temperature?
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TOXINSHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your ear pressure?
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NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your energy levels?
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URINEHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your urine lightness?
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SKINHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect the color of your skin?
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EYEHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
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ENTHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your ear pressure?
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SYSTEMICHow did Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam affect your temperature?
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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine. TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSChyavanprash Nutritive Jam may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISKHere are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
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Can chyavanprash jam be added to hot water?
Yes, you can mix it with water, or take it straight.
Love this stuff take when I wake up an in afternoon mix with warm almond milk
What are the ingredients in the jam, or at least what is the base? Thanks!
Ingredients: Cane sugar**, Honey**, Ghee**, Amalaki fruit**, Cardamom seed **, Ashwagandha root **, Pippali fruit **, Vasaka leaf **, Haritaki fruit **, Punarnava root **, Kantakari herb **, Gokshura fruit **, Vidari Kanda root **, Guduchi stem **, Sati herb **, Shatavari root **, Musta root **, Bilva fruit **.
**Certified organic
Is this made in India?
The jam is made in the USA.
We suggest you stop taking herbs when you become pregnant. Always check with your primary physician.
Very potent. Can only tolerate 1/4 tsp.
Can this be used in conjunction with Healthy Vata?
We generally say take no more than two herb formulas at a time, and space them out (i.e. taking one in the morning and evening, and the other before lunch and dinner). Consult with your Ayurvedic practitioner to see if this will work for you.
It's hard to give advice for specific individuals such as your 2 year old without more information. Generally, herbs are not recommended for children that young, but this could be appropriate for your son depending on his condition. It's best to work with a practitioner when using herbs.
Taste delicious! A jar of nutritious goodness gracious!!
I already take ashwagandha in the morning. Would it be alright to add this another time during the day?
- Lisa
It's generally recommended to take Chyvanprash first thing in the morning. You might experiment with taking Ashwagandha at night before bed.
This jam is delightful!! I love it right off the spoon, and just melts in my mouth making my taste buds dance!
This is addictive good!! So yummy, just eat it right off the spoon, and satisfies :)
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